IB Goes to Three Lakes Park
at 8:38 am on Friday, 31 October 2008
On October 21, 2008, Mr. Apelt’s Environmental Science went to Three Lakes Park to do experiments with water, soil, and air. Listen to Mr. Apelt explain more:
Seniors IB students may take AP courses to complete their schedule and preapre for college. It’s real world applications like these that help our students succeed after high school.
IB Expansion Information
at 6:49 pm on Friday, 24 October 2008
For more information on the proposed expansion of our current MYP and DP programs, from one middle school to three and from one high school to two, please visit the Henrico County Public Schools webiste. http://www.henrico.k12.va.us/announcements/IB_program_expansion.html . You may leave a comment by clicking on the icon or you may email Ana Watson, IB Program Specialist, at awatson@henrico.k12.va.us.
Invitation: Nature vs. Nurture
at 2:24 pm on Thursday, 16 October 2008
I’ll be giving a talk entitled “Bad to the Bone: Horrors!—Can Our Genes Help Make Us Evil?” that I’d like to invite your students (and you) to watch. The talk has ramifications for psychology, sociology, politics, philosophy, theology, biology, communications, history, understanding the motivations of fictional characters—and even understanding the motivations of the less scrupulous in business. (Warren Buffett helped me with the material about him—he’s one of the few good guys in my research.) Those dealing with an abusive or manipulative family member or co-worker will also find useful information.
College Visit Update
at 10:07 am on Wednesday, 15 October 2008
Please find, in the attached link, the updated college visit schedule. Some have been added, and some locations have changed. college-visits2008
$10,000 Scholarship Opportunity
at 10:06 am on Wednesday, 15 October 2008
The Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Leadership Award will be given to high school seniors who demonstrate academic accomplishment and embody excellence of character, leadership, and good citizenship. Award winners will be chosen from each congressional district and will receive $10,000 scholarships. Applications are available in the school counseling office, and should be submitted to Mrs. Bradford by November 3rd.
CAS Goal Deadline for Juniors
at 10:49 am on Monday, 13 October 2008
This week marks the deadline for turning in your 4 goals for CAS. Please find the goal sheets either in the packet (of which you may make copies) or in the link below. Hard copies are due no later than the close of business on Friday, October 17. You may turn them in to Mr. Rigler in room 113 or in to the GREEN basket in the IB office.
This guide includes the explanations and the forms that will be useful if you want to fill them out electronically and then print them. Please disregard the page entitled “Sophomore Transition” since you are not sophomores!!
Also, we had a nice session with 17 parents and students Friday. Please find the Power Point presentation attached for your enlightenment.
Extended Essay Deadline
at 2:51 pm on Friday, 10 October 2008
Seniors and Senior Parents:
On Thursday, 10/16, Mr. Phillips will be checking — for a grade — students’ extended essays. The grade will be based on completion — that is, having a title page, abstract, essay appropriately cited and paginated, a works cited/bibliography, and any extras required by the subject. To ensure that the essay meets the criteria, here is the Extended Essay Guide which students should have. They need to reread the general guidelines as well as the specific subject guidelines and rubrics.
Congratulations Anish!
at 9:21 am on Friday, 10 October 2008
GLEN ALLEN STUDENT ATTENDS SUMMER ACADEMY AT NASA
HAMPTON, Va. – A student from Henrico High School spent this week planning a mission to Mars at the Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) Academy at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va.
Dominion Essay Contest
at 9:05 am on Monday, 6 October 2008
Dominion’s 19th Annual Essay Contest in commemoration of Black History Month has been announced. The deadline is November 14. Top prize is a laptop for the student and $1000 for the school!
Go to www.dom.com, keyword “Strong,” for more information. This year’s theme is “Strong Men and Women: Excellence in Leadership.” Poster and handouts with more information are available in the IB office.
Biddle TOK Test Review
at 4:32 pm on Friday, 3 October 2008
Hey TOK,
Here is your review for your Perception Test on Tuesday. It has two parts: 24 matching/objective questions, for which you may NOT use a “cheat sheet,” and an essay, for which you may have your 3×5 card with information.